Warehouse vs Restaurant

When told by my higher-ups that they want me to manage the warehouse more like a restaurant, I couldn't help but think, 'this is very much not a restaurant.'

The Tire Business

Wintertime in Montana, especially when the weather shifts this rapidly, is a boom for the tire business.  I got to the tire shop this morning before they opened to be greeted with a line of people waiting to get snow tires put on their vehicles.

As I sit and wait, the amount of people flooding in the door getting told the wait time is upwards of three hours is kind of amusing, especiay when you factor in what the cold will do to one's demeanor.  

First Snow

Last night as the wind howled and our home's heater made bizarre gurgling noises, the first winter storm laid a blanket of frozen across the town.  Our cat attempted to make its morning jaunt outside, only to give the snow a resounding 'fuck that,' and dart back inside.

Leaves

Even though I've raked twice, it is a little despairing how many leaves are still clinging to the willow tree at our house.  I worry the snow will fall before they do, and I will be left with a frozen organic mess of a yard.

Red Wednesday

Even though I'm fairly certain that not much will change in my day to day life, the results of yesterday's midterm elections gives me an uneasy feeling as I head out the door...

Disguised

Yesterday Melissa and I went shopping at various department outlets and grocery stores around town.  Among the things purchased was new underwear (kindof excited about that today).

The thing that felt bizarre about the trip is that I felt very much disguised.  Shaved head and goatee, wearing blue jeans (which I never wear) and a fleece pullover (which I also never wear), I felt like I was dressed up as some sort of evil yuppy Randy.

'things'

Tomorrow morning I am going to shave my head for my Halloween costume.

I can't help but hope that I do not discover any weird 'things' hiding under there...